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<br />(1,000) square feet in which the accessory building and/or garage exceeds ten (10) percent of the <br />rear yard. <br /> <br />The applicant proposes to build a 784 square foot detached garage on the west side of the property <br />at a height of 15 feet. <br /> <br />Setbacks: <br />The Ordinance requires accessory structures to be set back not less than 10 feet from side lot lines <br />and 30 feet from the rear lot line. The proposed detached garage addition is located behind the <br />front line of the principal structure on south side of the property. The site plan submitted shows a <br />setback of 18 feet on the side (west) lot line and far greater than 30 feet from the rear (south), and <br />6 feet from the principal structure. Applicable setback requirements have been satisfied. <br /> <br />Lot Coverage: <br />According to the Ordinance, no Conditional Use Permit shall be issued for detached accessory <br />building or garage area of more than 1,000 square feet in which the two combined exceeds 10 <br />percent of the rear yard. The proposal is for detached garage space (784 sq ft). The proposed <br />garage complies with this provision as it would total 0% of the rear yard, it will be located in the <br />side yard and not the rear yard. <br /> <br />Accessory Building Area: <br />The total garage and accessory building space upon a property may not exceed 1,500 square feet. <br />The proposed total 784 square feet will be the only accessory structure on the site, they currently <br />do not have a garage. <br /> <br />City Code Section 921: <br />Section 921 of the Zoning Ordinance states that the Planning Commission and City Council shall <br />consider possible adverse effects to the conditional use and judgment shall be based upon (but not <br />limited to) the following factors: <br /> <br />1. The applicant shall demonstrate by clear and convincing evidence that the proposed action <br />has been considered in relation to the specific policies and provisions of and has been found <br />to be consistent with the official City Comprehensive Land Use Plan. <br />2. The applicant shall demonstrate by clear and convincing evidence that the proposed site is <br />or will be compatible with present and future land uses of the area. <br />3. The applicant shall demonstrate by clear and convincing evidence that the proposed use <br />conforms with all performance standards contained herein. <br />4. The applicant shall demonstrate by clear and convincing evidence that the proposed use <br />will not tend to or actually depreciate the aggregate property values in the area in which <br />the amendment or conditional use is proposed. <br />5. The applicant shall demonstrate by clear and convincing evidence that the proposed use <br />can be accommodated with existing public services and will not overburden the City's <br />service capacity. <br />6. The applicant shall demonstrate by clear and convincing evidence that the development of <br />the conditional use shall reflect the architectural character of the conforming buildings in <br />the surrounding area in regard to the following: